Kiddlywink

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Kiddlywink (sometimes spelt kiddleywink) is an old name for a Cornish beer shop or beer house.^{[citation needed]} They became popular after the 1830 beer act.^{[citation needed]} They were licensed to sell beer or cider by the Customs & Excise rather than by a Magistrate's Licence which was required by traditional Taverns and Inns.^{[citation needed]} They were reputed to be the haunts of smugglers^{[citation needed]} and often had an unmarked bottle of spirits under the counter.^{[citation needed]}

Farm labourers could receive beer in lieu of their wages.^{[citation needed]}